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City Council Meeting Minutes February 21, 2012 • Page 6 of 14 MOTION: Councilor Loo moved to continue Ordinance No. 1606, Series 2011, to the April 3, 2012 City Council meeting, seconded by Councilor Dalton. All were in favor. APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 15, SERIES 2012 — A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF $14,500 OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND MONIES AS MATCHING FUNDS FOR GRANT REQUESTS FOR AN OLD TOWN RECONNAISSANCE SURVEY AND A HISTORIC STRUCTURE ASSESSMENT OF THE AUSTIN-NIEHOFF HOUSE Mayor Muckle requested a Staff presentation. Planning Director Russ explained staff is requesting approval to use Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) monies for two projects: • $7,000 for the "Old Town Reconnaissance Survey", • $7,500 for the "Austin-Niehoff Building Assessment". The City received a grant from the State Historic Preservation Fund for the reconnaissance survey but needs the additional HPF money to fully fund the project. The City is applying for a matching grant from the State Historical Fund for the Austin- Niehoff Historic Structure Assessment. • Old Town Reconnaissance Survey - This reconnaissance project will update and expand the information gathered in 2000 when the City authorized an architectural survey of 100 structures in Downtown Louisville. The project identifies property types, architectural styles, character-defining features and will update the 2000 survey to include properties built after 1951. The results of the study will be used to identify potential local landmarks. Staff anticipates this project would be completed in 180 days, beginning in May 2012. Certified Local Government Grant: Staff determined a Reconnaissance level survey would cost about $19,000. Staff applied for a Certified Local Government Grant from the State of Colorado to cover this cost. Through a competitive review process the State Historic Fund office awarded the City $12,000 of the amount requested. Staff requests an additional $7,000 from the Historic Preservation Fund to complete the requested reconnaissance survey. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilor Dalton explained the Austin-Niehoff house has already had improvement funding. Planning Director Russ explained there is an asbestos issue with the exterior of the building. The project will also receive grant funding. • Councilor Loo inquired whether there will be a bid process. It was confirmed there will be a bid process and Council will review and approve the final contract.